TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his victory in the Ghanaian presidential elections.

On Saturday, Rouhani wrote a congratulatory message to Akufo-Addo, felicitating him on winning the presidential race, Nasim reported.

Stressing his country’s willingness to have close friendship with Ghana, Rouhani expressed hope that the Tehran-Accra ties would enhance in all areas under Akufo-Addo.

Akufo-Addo beat incumbent leader John Dramani Mahama in elections in December 2016.

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